PROJECT VEHICLES ………………………………………………………

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New Radiator for my Project ’72 Ford F100

Last time, I’d mentioned that I’d replaced the accelerator pump, the water inlet valve and tried to repair the radiator. Well, the radiator was a bust and after 40 years of pumping water, it decided to give out. So, I went to my favorite auto parts store, picked up a new one after Christmas and [...]

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Gas Leak, Water Outlet…

This past month, I’ve had a few things to fix on the Project ‘72 Ford F100. Ok, so last month, I replaced the thermostat, fixed a little crack in the radiator, replaced the shocks and fixed a small gas leak by replacing the accelerator pump. Well, where should I start. When I first bought the [...]

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AUTOMOTIVE NEWS …………………………………………………….

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First Look: 2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray

Chevrolet is redefining modern performance with today’s debut of the all-new Corvette Stingray. And only a Corvette with the perfect balance of technology, design and performance can wear the iconic Stingray designation. The 2014 Corvette Stingray is the most powerful standard model ever, with an estimated 450 horsepower (335 kW) and 450 lb.-ft. of torque [...]

2014 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ

First Look: 2014 Chevy Silverado

DETROIT – Chevrolet today unveiled the all-new 2014 Silverado 1500 full-size pickup. New from hood to hitch, Silverado is engineered to be the strongest, smartest, and most capable Silverado ever. The new Silverado builds on Chevrolet’s 95 years of truck heritage, while raising the bar for full-size pickups. Among the many updates for 2014 are [...]

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DEALERSHIP NEWS …………………………………………………….

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Lubbock, this is Fiat. Fiat, this is Lubbock

When Fiat S.p.A. bought in to Chrysler, LLC  in 2008-09, I wondered how long it would take to get a Fiat store in Lubbock. Well, it didn’t take very long. In this issue, you’ll find an ad for Frontier Fiat. Frontier also owns the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram franchise and it makes sense for them [...]

Roley Rendering

John Roley’s in Littlefield Updating GM Dealership

Our friends at John Roley’s have been busy the last 6 months. Construction crews have been updating the current building to meet General Motors specifications for updating showrooms, offices and parts and service department to meet their quality standards. The updated facility is bright and clean, featuring neutral colors that are eye appealing and warm [...]

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DRIVING TIPS …………………………………………………………….

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Hey! It’s the Holiday Season!

It’s that time of year when we have Christmas Shopping to do, Holiday Parties to attend and those dreaded visits with the family. I love this time of year. Sometimes. Not really a fan of the cold weather but I do love celebrating Christmas with my family and friends. Each family has it’s own unique [...]

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Construction zone between Midland and Lamesa

A couple weeks ago, I was driving from Smyer (where I live) to Midland to visit with some dealers about our new inventory feature on TexasAutoGuide.com. As I’m driving between Lamesa and Midland, a guy flashes his lights to notify me of a highway patrol ahead. Since I’m driving 71, there’s no need to adjust [...]

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Look, stop barking at me like a chihuaha!!

From one (former) aggressive driver to another, slow down and take your time!!!!!! Back when I worked for my former employer, I had a problem of driving faster than normal, frequently cutting people off and tailgating. I couldn’t get somewhere fast enough. I felt like I had too much going on which made me rush [...]

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